This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 19 May 2017

For Canadians, there is something sacred about the May long weekend. No matter how iffy the weather might be, we still look at it as the unofficial beginning of summer. I, for one, plan to spend many hours doing as little as possible. If you’re thinking the same sort of thing, you might want to enjoy these new tunes that I’ve hand-selected. Thanks to Mediazoic for the hosting.

ARTIST

SONG

ALBUM

1

U2

I Still Havent Found What I’m Looking For (Choir Version)

The Joshua Tree 30th Anniversary Box Set

2

The Andy Kaufmans

Out with the Old

EP

3

Prince

Our Destiny/Roadhouse Garden

Purple Rain (reissue)

4

Cheap Trick

Long Time Coming

We’re All Alright

5

Ever More Broken

Let Me Go

Single

6

68

The Workers Are Few

Two Parts Viper

7

Rev Sekou

Resist

In Times Like These

8

Girlpool

It Gets More Blue

Powerplant

9

Collapsing Scenery

Straight World Problems

Single

10

Alex Ebert

Broken Record

Single

11

Holy City Zoo

No Bunting

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About the Author

Alan Cross is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker.
In his 30+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

2 Responses to This Week’s Top 11 Playlist: 19 May 2017

I am new to your site but have listened to your show off and on for years. A few weeks ago I started to listen to your Podcast because I am in sales and I am sick of the same old music on the radio stations. I enjoy the back stories and the facts you provide even if I am not a fan of the musician. Two part question sort of.. Depeche Mode they have been around since 1980 and have proven they should be in the Rock an Roll Hall of fame… I n my opinion. Could you give me son insight as to why they were not voted in earlier this year and are you putting them on a Podcast????

1. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is controlled by an old boys club who have a bias against British electronic acts. That DM isn’t in the Hall already is a shame.
2. Great idea. It’s time for a big update on DM. I’ll pencil it in for the fall season.